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Athena Bonneau
Penticton career fair connects Indigenous students with professional mentors
During a career fair in Penticton last week, Indigenous secondary school students heard from 26…
New treatment facility at Penticton Indian Band weaves culture with healing
In the nsyilxc?n language, snx?astwilxtn means “a place to heal.” That’s the mission and purpose…
After receiving honorary degree, Okanagan nation leader reflects on decades of service
From an early age, suiki?st (Pauline Terbasket) knew there was something more for her in…
Penticton band reveals new winter home to community
Penticton Indian Band (PIB) celebrated the grand opening of a new q?c?i? (winter home) at…
iN PHOTOS: syilx artist rediscovers the joy of drawing after stopping for 40 years
Hector Alec, a syilx artist, recently rediscovered his passion for art after putting his pen…
syilx artist David Wilson Sookinakin has paintings featured in new Vernon exhibition
syilx artist, David Wilson Sookinakin, is bringing traditional art to the foreground and is on…
Cree author’s poetry book meant to empower Indigenous kids
Shayla Raine was sitting at her desk, looking out the window at an eagle’s nest…
Systemic racism in policing across B.C. demands reform: Human Rights commissioner
TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains information about violence by police against Indigenous Peoples and systemic…
Drag bingo fundraisers in South Okanagan raise money for residential ‘school’ survivors
Content Warning: This article contains content about residential “schools,” please read with care. When Val…
Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
sw?wikist (Corporal Justin George) has been chosen to form part of the vigil for this…
Rez culture isn’t our culture, says Osoyoos Chief Clarence Louie
Chief Clarence Louie (yilmixm ki law na) of the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) wants people…
Similkameen artist carves pictographs into outdoor class to ‘indigenize’ school
Similkameen artist and teacher Míwlna (Les Louis) is carving pictographs into an outdoor classroom at…
Indigenous Writers’ Circle supports next wave of emerging Indigenous writers
Audible, an online audio book and podcast service, has kicked off a new mentorship program…
B.C. Indigenous youth launch podcast tackling COVID-19 myths
A new podcast by three Indigenous students tackles COVID-19 myths, explores current events and shares…
Syilx artist and community leader contributes to UBCO’s public art collection
Syilx artist Sheldon Pierre Louis says the painting he created for UBC Okanagan’s Public Art…
‘It’s very close to home’: Okanagan men run 52 km to raise funds for mental health
Okanagan residents Andrew Garant and Cody Teichroeb ran a 52-kilometre ultramarathon along the rail trail…
Students learning Syilx teachings at this South Okanagan high school
The Experiential, Project-based, Indigenous and Community (EPIC) program designed to strengthen connections with Indigenous students…
Westbank First Nation elders recognized by Okanagan College
Wilfred “Grouse” Barnes and Pamela Barnes, Elders and Knowledge Keepers from Westbank First Nation, say…
New Syilx children’s book series ‘Follow the Water’ set to launch
A new children’s book series by a Syilx and Nlaka’pamux author will teach kids about…
The fight to stop systemic racism in science at UBC Okanagan
Ian Foulds holds a unique position at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Foulds…
Indigenous construction students complete energy efficient shed at Westbank First Nation
It’s a challenging time for many as people continue to grapple with this global pandemic.…
Kamloops artist finds healing through music
Cree artist, K.A.S.P. (Keeping Alive Stories for the People), also known as Paul Sawan, is…
Kamloops Indigenous hip hop artist wins entertainer of the year award
Cree artist, K.A.S.P. (Keeping Alive Stories for the People), also known as Paul Sawan, is…
iN PHOTOS: Sockeye salmon predicted to return in record numbers to Okanagan rivers and lakes
The first day that sockeye salmon were reintroduced into the Penticton Channel was a “really…